June 10, 2015 Defense Department Seeks Personnel Systems Reform The model for the Defense Department’s personnel system is outdated and a multi-pronged effort led by Defense Secretary Ash Carter is underway to reform it, the Pentagon’s top personnel official said June 9. Brad R. Carson, acting undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, discussed the
June 8, 2015 MSG commander retires after 33 years Friends, family and fellow Airmen gathered at the Base Theatre today to celebrate the long career and retirement of Col. James B. Hurley, commander, 315th Mission Support Group, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. During Hurley’s 33-year career, he served with the active duty Air Force then
June 8, 2015 Port Dawgs battle for JB Charleston title Two aerial port units from here went head to head at the Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Reserve Wing mini Port Dawg Challenge over the UTA weekend at the aerial port training facilities here.The 38th and 81st Aerial Port Squadrons competed in the second annual mini Port Dawg Challenge, which
June 8, 2015 Frequent Flyer Miles/Reward Programs; can you benefit? When traveling on official business there are always questions regarding the use of personal travel rewards programs. The following information should provide needed clarification.The Joint Travel Regulation paragraph 1300.B states, "A traveler on official business may keep promotional material,
June 7, 2015 315 AW Airmen lead Airman Leadership School Two Airmen from the 315th Airlift Wing recently graduated Airman Leadership School from McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, TN, and won big along the way.Senior Airman Candice Elvis, 300th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, and Senior Airman Elizabeth Dulaney, 315th Aerospace Medicine Squadron were both
June 5, 2015 Defense Department notified of OPM cybersecurity incident WASHINGTON – The U.S. Office of Personnel Management announced Thursday that a recent cybersecurity incident affecting its systems and data may have exposed the personal information of current and former federal employees.According to a Defense Department news release, OPM subsequently notified
June 3, 2015 New program prepares Airmen, families to bounce back after deployments Air Force services recently added a new tool to encourage service members and their families who are affected by deployments to participate in morale, welfare, and recreation programs and activities. The “Recharge for Resiliency” (R4R) initiative was designed to help Airmen readjust to life at home
June 2, 2015 Distance learning PME demands greater commitment The Air Force’s new enlisted professional military education distance learning courses are demanding and require more study time.That’s according to a memo from the Air Force Barnes Center of Distance Education at Maxwell AFB, Alabama."The new EPME is a game changer," said Chief Master Sgt. Cameron
June 1, 2015 Programs provide opportunities for internships, jobs Recent college graduates interested in federal employment can take advantage of current open recruiting for the Recent Graduates Program as well as three other programs offered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to make becoming a federal employee easier.
May 28, 2015 Carter: China Isolating Itself in Pacific US Defense Secretary Ash Carter warned China Wednesday that attempts to expand its influence in the South China Sea will ultimately lead to isolation for the Pacific power.Speaking in Honolulu at the change of command for US Pacific Command, Carter reaffirmed that the US does not respect Chinese